Jon Garrett

Jon Garrett is a sixth-generation Texan whose roots run deep in Ellis County. But for Jon, “home” wasn’t always a place of stability. Growing up in a household filled with turmoil, he learned early on that life doesn’t always give you a clear path; you have to build one. Committed to finding a better life and guided by a growing faith, Jon spent his youth learning the value of showing up, following through, and trusting God to turn struggle into strength.

In 2010, while attending Navarro College, Jon met his wife, Alyssa. They married in 2013 and have spent the last decade building a life grounded in the values of hard work and responsibility. Today, they are raising four children, Tre, Landry, Fin, and Avery, with the same deep respect for tradition and community that Jon fought to find for himself.

A Businessman Built for the Mission

Jon’s professional journey is a testament to Texas entrepreneurship. Right out of college in 2014, he founded what would become Apex Site Services. What started as a small, local tent-rental business has evolved into a national leader in emergency infrastructure, demonstrating Jon’s ability to pivot and deliver when the stakes are highest.

• Operation Lone Star: Developed and deployed innovative infrastructure solutions for the Texas Military Department to support border security efforts.
• National Trust: Became a lead provider for FEMA, the U.S. Military, and the Department of Homeland Security, specializing in disaster response and rapid-scale life support.
• Economic Impact: Transformed a “scrappy” startup into a high-impact corporation that manages complex logistics for state and federal agencies under extreme pressure.

Investing in the Heart of Ellis County

For Jon, business isn’t just about the bottom line, it’s about stewardship. He believes that strong communities are built by preserving what makes them unique. Whether through local media or historic landmarks, Jon has reinvested in the community he calls home.

• KBEC Radio: As owner of the oldest family-owned station in Texas, Jon uses “Keep Building Ellis County” as a mission statement to amplify local voices and support small businesses.
• The Texas Theater: Restored and protected this historic downtown Waxahachie landmark, ensuring future generations can enjoy the culture and character of our district.
• Downtown Revitalization: Developed several local staples, including the Meat Church flagship store and Bloom & Pour, earning awards for historic preservation and community development.

Faith, Recovery, and the Second Chance

Jon’s leadership is inseparable from his faith and his belief in the power of a second chance. This work is deeply personal; he knows what it’s like to need a hand up, and he’s spent years ensuring that hand is available to others.

He currently serves as the board chairman for a local nonprofit dedicated to helping men and women in recovery rebuild their lives. His mission work has taken him as far as Western Kenya, where he established the region’s first addiction recovery program and funded a women’s maternity hospital.

Jon Garrett isn’t a career politician. He’s a husband, a father, and a business owner who believes that when something is broken, you don’t argue about it, you fix it. He’s ready to bring that “roll up your sleeves” mentality to Austin to deliver real results for House District 10.